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Skoda Octavia

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

L23 DSHMOT history

L23 DSH is a blue diesel Skoda Octavia first used on 4 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 174,942 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

L23 DSH blue Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jan 2027
Mileage
174,942 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
14,496 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 DSH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
4 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 DSH was last recorded at 174,942 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 12,556 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,386 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
12,556 miles
Average per year
14,496 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 174,942 miles
  • 2024 – 157,040 miles
  • 2023 – 146,561 miles
  • 2022 – 137,615 miles
  • 2021 – 128,372 miles
  • 2020 – 122,445 miles
  • 2019 – 101,194 miles
  • 2018 – 79,024 miles
  • 2017 – 54,875 miles
  • 2016 – 34,446 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,942 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread Depth (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread Depth (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 6 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,942 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    174,942 miles
    Test number
    976565771634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread Depth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread Depth (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail174,942 miles (+12,556)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,942 miles
    Test number
    347061805266
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread Depth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread Depth (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass162,386 miles (+5,346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    162,386 miles
    Test number
    901205116362
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass157,040 miles (+10,479)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    157,040 miles
    Test number
    175781628476
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield lose

  5. Pass146,561 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    146,561 miles
    Test number
    667307651081
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Fail146,561 miles (+8,946)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,561 miles
    Test number
    922877404412
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass137,615 miles (+9,243)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    137,615 miles
    Test number
    475550351160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass128,372 miles (+5,927)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    128,372 miles
    Test number
    849076635486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass122,445 miles (+21,251)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    122,445 miles
    Test number
    771896447920
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs worn/corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass101,194 miles (+22,170)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    101,194 miles
    Test number
    629268791707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,024 miles (+24,149)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    79,024 miles
    Test number
    266883810347
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass54,875 miles (+20,429)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    54,875 miles
    Test number
    205716862272
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Pass34,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    34,446 miles
    Test number
    688867838772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 DSH

Does L23 DSH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 DSH is valid until 2 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 DSH?
The MOT on L23 DSH is valid until 2 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 DSH done?
L23 DSH was recorded at 174,942 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 14,496 miles a year.
Has L23 DSH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 DSH has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L23 DSH ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L23 DSH find?
L23 DSH passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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